Alfred Salter Primary School vs St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 162 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Salter Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | Alfred Salter Primary School London, London | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #658 of 1,720 | #264 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3896 of 15,697 | #1620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 403 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alfredsalter.com | www.stjohnsrotherhithe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 70.1).
- •St John's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 73%).
- •St John's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 18%).
- •Alfred Salter Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Salter Primary School better than St John's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 70.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred Salter Primary School and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfred Salter Primary School: 403. St John's Roman Catholic Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfred Salter Primary School and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Alfred Salter Primary School is 658th of 1,720 and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School is 264th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).